Ivan Garelov Explained

Ivan Garelov
Native Name Lang:bg
Birth Date:6 February 1943
Birth Place:Smilets, Bulgaria
Death Place:Sofia, Bulgaria
Spouse:Donka Stamboliyska
Children:2

Ivan Garelov (bg|Иван Гарелов; 6 February 1943 – 3 September 2024) was a Bulgarian journalist and television presenter.

Life and career

Garelov was a graduate of Sofia University, where he studied journalism. In 1972, he joined the BNT staff, and hosted the show "Panorama" (Bulgarian: "Панорама") before being succeeded by Boyko Vasilev. Garelov worked at Nova TV and BTV.[1] Between October 2013 and June 2014, he was the co-anchor of TV7's show "The Original" (Bulgarian: "Оригиналът") (together with Elena Yoncheva).[2]

Garelov was married to BNR journalist Donka Stamboliyska and they had two children. He died from complications of a traumatic brain injury in Sofia, on 3 September 2024, at the age of 81.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Телевизионната игра на Иван Гарелов. Baharova. Petya. 31 January 2015. temanews.com.
  2. Web site: Елена Йончева и Иван Гарелов в "Оригиналът. 3 October 2013. 31 January 2015. TV7.
  3. News: Esteemed Journalist Ivan Garelov Dies at Pirogov Hospital . 3 September 2024 . BTA . 3 September 2024.